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Songkran of yesteryear, in pictures
Life, Published on 11/04/2014
» As the nation prepares for the annual Songkran festival, we dig into the archives of the Bangkok Post to see how the water-based revelry was celebrated decades ago. From a beauty pageant in Chiang Mai to a water fight in a Bangkok slum, the spirit of Songkran has changed over the years, though not all that much.
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Celebrating Songkran gingerly
Life, Published on 11/04/2014
» Chaophya Abhaibhubejhr Hospital in Prachin Buri will put on a healthy Songkran festival from tomorrow until April 16.
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Hot spots for cooling down
Life, Published on 11/04/2014
» It’s scorching hot and everybody is gearing up for Songkran. It’s the only time of year we can bathe Buddha’s statues for blessings, enjoy themed activities and get soaked by water all at once.
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Wined and dined
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 11/04/2014
» In a city overwhelmed by wine-centric eating establishments, Wine Connection, with 11 restaurants and more than 20 retail shops across Bangkok, is probably one of the longest established and most thriving. Among its several draws is the vast variety of taste bud satisfaction at affordable prices offered to barflies, foodies and wannabes.
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Pinnacle of Alpine cuisine
Life, Pamela Tan, Published on 11/04/2014
» Bangkok food connoisseurs still have two more days to experience the delightful Alpine cuisine presented by two Michelin star chef Norbert Niederkofler, who is now manning the kitchen at Ciao, the contemporary Italian alfresco dining bar and restaurant at the Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok.
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Get that 60s look, baby
Life, Noko, Published on 11/04/2014
» Fancy having French fries that make you fashionable but not fat? Well, now you can, along with a burger, a doughnut, a strawberry, a bottle of coke as well as an assortment of colourful gems, as part of a Happy Meal necklace by avant-garde jewellery designer Phongmanas Sawaddichai.
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Bon vivant bliss
Guru, Richard Mcleish, Published on 11/04/2014
» It seems that every sub-soi of Ekamai holds some kind of treasure these days, whether it be a craft beer sanctuary, a coffee bean roaster or a gallery space. The area seems to have taken up the mantle that Ari has hinted at for years but arguably never delivered on. Nestled down the quiet Soi 2 (right next to Toot Yung Art Center), Vivant Table is the latest off-map neighbourhood restaurant to charm local residents. It’s based on the proportions of a double shophouse, with a long leather sprung sofa along the near wall and a small wine bar area at the back. Comfy couches, mood lighting and segregated areas complete the cosy mise-en-scene. For a more intimate setting, couches upstairs offer two cosy tables of four diners each and there’s a decent-sized patio and smoking area with seating for another 16 or so.
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Luck of the draw
Guru, Pimchanok Phungbun Na Ayudhya, Published on 11/04/2014
» Former full-time graphic designer Arak Ornwilai quit his nine-to-five routine to draw. After a few years of pursuing his signature style, he has become an illustrator, animator and author to watch. Under the alias of Sahred Toy, his tongue-in-cheek cartoon-style drawings have appeared on various commercial avenues including CD covers, festivals and magazines as well as his best-selling series of comic travel journals India Diary and Tokyo Diary. The colourful, vibrant doodle art conjures up everyday objects, light-hearted slices of urban life and some cheeky sex elements. Almost synonymous with his trademark character of a playful-looking pink Dildo, Sahred Toy has lent his quirky designs to Durex in their four-box collector’s set of Love Box Songkran Limited Collection available from now until the end of this month.
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Horoscope
Guru, Published on 11/04/2014
» Dear Capricorn, someone with an unfair advantage gets what you want. Don’t lend any money to anyone as it’s unlikely you’ll get it back. Love is stormy. Singles find love during Songkran but it will be difficult to openly date the person due to disapproval from family and friends.
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20/20 vision
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 11/04/2014
» For us, a fish with its eyes intact is good enough to consume but people with a real ability to identify premium ingredients usually look for more evidence. Originating from Okinawa, Mekiki no Ginji (which literally means a discerning eye for choosing top quality) is known for serving Japanese fare made of prime ingredients. Their Bangkok branch should impress you with its lively and welcoming atmosphere, befitting a regular izakaya. If your company is rowdy, there are compact private rooms next to the windows that can be used without extra charge. For privacy without feeling confined, there are dining booths which are shaped like fish buckets. You can also have a big gathering around one of the dining tables with a sunken floor. The crowd here is mostly Thai. Office folks come here during weekdays while weekends see more families.
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